Many people seek chiropractic care during pregnancy for back and pelvic discomfort. In the first trimester, care uses comfortable positioning and gentle techniques, and it should always start with a conversation with your OB or midwife. At Cascade Chiropractic, new patients in their first trimester get a free follow-up adjustment after their new patient appointment.
What changes early in pregnancy
Hormones that help your body prepare for birth begin loosening ligaments early. Combined with fatigue, nausea and changes in how you sleep and move, many people notice new aches in the low back, hips and upper back even in the first trimester.
How chiropractic care is adapted
Prenatal care uses comfortable positioning and gentle techniques suited to each stage of pregnancy. Every visit starts with how you are feeling, care is explained before it begins, and you can pause or change anything at any time.
Questions to ask your OB or midwife
- Is there any reason I should avoid chiropractic care right now?
- Are there positions or activities I should avoid?
- Which symptoms should I report to you right away?
Contact your OB or midwife right away for
- Vaginal bleeding or fluid leaking
- Severe abdominal pain or cramping
- Fever, severe headache or vision changes
Free follow-up adjustment in the first trimester
New patients in their first trimester can claim a free follow-up adjustment at Cascade Chiropractic in North Lima. You get a personal coupon with a QR code to bring to your first visit.
This article is general education and is not a diagnosis. Every patient receives an individual exam before care begins.